Saturday, November 22, 2008

Inauguration Watch: News Update

WE'VE MOVED! Democratic Convention Watch is now at http://www.DemocraticConventionWatch.com

  • The Washington Metro's web site for the Inauguration is up and running.
  • Legislation banning the sale of Inaugaration tickets was not taken up in the Senate this week. Sen. Feinstein hopes it will be passed in December. - Hotline
  • Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland has 55,000 requests for 400 Inauguration tickets.
  • Bill Daley is expected to play a prominent role on the inaugural committee. - NY Times
  • 1300 groups have applied to take part in the Inaugural parade.
  • Hotels all across the DC Metro area are just about sold out.
  • Which is why Sen. Bob Casey says Inauguration visitors should stay in Pennsylvania. - Washington Post